Neil Armstrong Dead At Age 82
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That's a sad loss... It would have been nice to keep him around a bit longer, but you can's say he didn't make his mark on the world. I can think of few public figures that have been the good example he was.
Well put!
America lost a Hero today.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy C
The moon landing has to be the most proudest moment in US history.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy C
Nothing more or less.
'Armstrong' was one hell of a name for the first man on the moon, too.
Apollo 11 lifted off on my 11th birthday - everything about it made an incredible impression on me.
Geeze Kevin, you are old. :p
But seriously, Armstrong is a legend and will live forever in history.
I can't say I remember any particulars, I was only 4, but It was definitely a major deal as I got a little older. People didn't stop talking about it for a long time... One of a few really great things to come out of a time most remembered for discontent and chaos...Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
RIP neil.
it's fortunate that we had someone with the poise and forethought to have a clear bearing when accomplishing one of mankind's most important scientific landmarks. i'm sure neil would express that he was just the one lucky enough to get the distinction--all of his fellow astronauts were extremely capable and intelligent. had gus grissom not been killed in the apollo 1 tragedy, it is entirely possible that neil would not have been selected for the mission. i truly appreciate his low-key demeanor.
it will be an equally sad day when chuck yeager passes (he's 89 currently).
What a loss.
"One small step for man... one giant leap for mankind"
One of the most famous quotes of all time. He was a great hero and a great American.
Actually he said "One small step for a man..one giant leap for mankind" ;)
Anyone else noticing a collective yawn from the mainstream media on this subject....?
Yes...yes I have.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealMcCoy
i'm fairly certain that snooki having a baby got more publicity. sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by j2k4
I'm a few days older than Kevin, but not as ancient as some others on here.
I was about to go to work, was watching the whole affair on TV in Colorado Springs.
That's back when the remote control was getting your younger brother to go change the channel.
When Armstrong stepped off the ladder, we knew for sure it wasn't green cheese.
There's a anecdote that's gone around for quite a few years about his transmissions including the step & leap, goes as follows:
When Apollo Mission Astronaut Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he not only gave his famous "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" statement but followed it by several remarks, usual communication traffic between him, the other astronauts and Mission Control. Just before he re-entered the lander, however, he made this remark "Good luck Mr. Gorsky."
Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut. However, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs. Over the years many people questioned Armstrong as to what the "Good luck Mr. Gorsky" statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled.
On July 5, 1995 in Tampa Bay FL, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question to Armstrong. This time he finally responded. Mr. Gorsky had finally died and so Neil Armstrong felt he could answer the question.
When he was a kid, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard. His friend hit a fly ball, which landed in the front of his neighbor's bedroom windows. His neighbors were Mr. & Mrs. Gorsky.
As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs.Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky. "Sex! You want oral sex?! You'll get a blow job when the kid next door walks on the moon!"
I remember that story, too. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by EZnTn
His 'coming-down-the-ladder' sequence was the essence of glued to the TV, I think.
I used to have one of those National Geographic floppy 'records' with the audio of the whole thing on it...I think it's now one of the great lot of things I was deprived of when i got divorced. :sad:
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Originally Posted by EZnTn
LMAO!!!!:lol:
Never heard that, what a shame
Shame this guy isn't a bigger hero
Well you party pooper!
History Channel had a good bit on about the Apollo missions during the day today. I was watching on and off.
It was never anything but a story, and only a story that people told about Armstrong; I never heard anyone claim to have heard the words out of his mouth.Quote:
Originally Posted by green-lantern
It's a great story, but that's all it ever was.